30 Before 30 halfway point

Well my friends, we’ve reached the halfway point! (And by we, I really just mean I.)

I’ve been meaning to post this for a few weeks (since technically it’s slightly more than the halfway now…), but I kept going back and forth on a few changes to my list. But regardless, from the time I initially published my 30 Before 30 list until my 30th birthday, I’m at the midway point. It’s almost hard to believe.

Hitting that mark did send me into a brief panic. It’d been more than six months since I blogged about my list and I haven’t been particularly good at deliberately working toward those goals. Thankfully, though, I’ve managed to make a lot more progress than I thought. Thirteen of the items are done (you can tell I’ve been focusing on my career as of late…) and I’ve made pretty good progress on nine additional ones. Not too shabby!

I did end up making a few more changes to the list, primarily in the interest of time but also because of where my motivations are at right now. I’m hoping this is the final list, but you just never know with me…

Career
1. Explore the options for becoming a certified life coach2. Publish in some capacityDONE!3. Volunteer with a new nonprofitDONE!(Alzheimer’s Association and the public library)4. Find a work mentor DONE!(First meeting was two weeks ago and we’re chatting again this week! I really think it’s going to be a fantastic match)5. Obtain a new job, ideally public health relatedDONE!
6. Reach out to nonprofit consultants to chart a path to get to that career In progress… (Took an e-course through the American Evaluation Association and my mentor is going to help me draft a business plan)7. Join a professional organizationDONE!(AEA and the Public Health Association of NE)
8. Look into joining a board of directors for a nonprofit I’m passionate about In progress… (Meeting with the young professional group since they organize a board matching event)

Health1. Train for and run a 5KDONE!
2. Learn to meditate3. Buy a bikeDONE!4. Get a full physical / health assessment
5. Log 2,000 miles In progress… (currently at 1,094 miles)

One Time Events1. Take a community education classDONE!(Yoga, Intro to Feng Shui and belly dancing. And they were three separate courses, not all in one…)2. Adopt a dogDONE!(I mean, I make it pretty obvious I’ve got one now…)
3. Have a technology-free weekend4. Watch a movie in a theater by myselfDONE!
5. Donate blood
6. Do one random act of kindness for a stranger7. Go to a non-work related conference DONE! (Happiness Summit in Lincoln on Nov. 8)8. Type up my baby journals and publish into a book DONE!9. Create and maintain the quotes/life lessons journalIn progress… (I have a few entries done but I’m not sure at what point it constitutes being completed on this list)10. Host a dinner/holiday partyDONE!

On-Going Efforts
1. Read 100 books In progress… (45 down, 55 to go)
2. Find a way to permanently store/organize all my photo and mementos In progress… (I’ve cleaned out nearly 2,000 photos from my computer)
3. Keep a gratitude journal for 30 days
4. Visit 7 new states so I’ll have visited 30 states total In progress… (three more to go)
5. Write and send 30 homemade cards to family and friends In progress… (17 done, 13 left)
6. Participate in a book club
7. Hit 500 blog posts In progress… (this makes 451)

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About dakotalizzie

I'm a twentysomething young professional living in Nebraska. My blog centers on the things I love - my family, dogs, friends, crafting, cooking, life chats and health. All these things help me lead the good life, and isn't that really what it's all about?